Brand Name: Dexonex
Manufacturer: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Manufacturer/Distributor:Â Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Side effects: Hypertension, sodium retention, potassium loss, muscle weakness; diabetes; osteoporosis (particularly in elderly); mental disturbances; euphoria is frequently observed; peptic ulceration which may result in haemorrhage or perforation; suppression of growth (in children); spread of infections; adrenal suppression; menstrual irregularities. Overdoses may cause cushing’s syndrome , with moon face striae, and acne.
Precautions and warnings:Â Systemic corticosteroid therapy should be avoided in patients with psoriasis , as subsequent reduction commonly followed by a severe and persistent exacerbation; growth and development in infants & children on prolonged therapy should be observed; withdrawal of corticosteroid therapy should be gradually tapered to avoid symptoms of acute adrenal insufficiency.
Pregnancy category:Not categorized yet
Child:Â Under 1 year, not recommended
Therapeutic class:Â Dexamethasone
Dosage and administrations: Adult, 1.5·3 mg daily in divided doses, reducing by 0.25 or 0.5mg every 3 or 4 days to maintenance 0.5 -1.5mg. daily. Cerebral oedema, initially 4-8 mg daily then 10-20mg daily. Children, under 1 year, not recommended; 1-7 yrs 114 to 112 adult dose; 7-12 years. 1/2 to 3/4 adult dose, or 0.010-0.04mgl kg. body-wt.By Injection: Adult – acute condition, such as shock, severe allergic reactions, fuliminating infections, hepatic coma and cerebral oedema, 8-40mg by slow i. v injection or infuction. Intra- articular, 2-4mg. Children· (above acute conditions) 0.25-0.5mglkg body-wt. daily by slow i. v injection or infusion.
Indication:Â Severe asthma, hayfever, allergic skin conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, collagen diseases, shock and adrenal crisis. Cerebral oedema.
Composition action: Tuberculosis, local or systemic infections unless controlled by chemotheraphy, herpes simplex keratitis, active peptic ulcer, psychoses, osteoporosis, renal dysfunctions, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, hypertension, cushing’s syndrome, myasthenia gravis, thromboembolic disorders, congestive heart failure, diverticulitis, fresh intestinal anastomoses and pregnancy.
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